Gyllenhaal Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Canucks to Host Young Stars Classic in Penticton ...featuring Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Jets prospects VANCOUVER, B.C., — Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they will host the 2014 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, BC, beginning Friday, September 12, 2014. The round-robin tournament will feature prospects from the Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets from September 12-15th and tournament packages will go on sale on Friday, July 11 at 10:00 AM. We are excited to host the Young Stars Classic, now in its fourth year, in beautiful Penticton, B.C.,” said Trevor Linden, President, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. “This is an excellent tournament to develop and assess our prospects in competitive game situations. We have amazing fans in the Okanagan and look forward to sharing an NHL experience with them while celebrating the rich hockey history of Penticton.” Tournament ticket packages include six games for $60.00* on sale July 11 at 10:00 AM. This all-event package offers best value to fans with savings of 30% available until August 15th. A new offering this year are two VIP ticket packages for $85.00* and $180.00* (*plus applicable fees). For information and details on what VIP packages include please visit canucks.com/youngstars and valleyfirsttix.com. Tickets are available online at valleyfirsttix.com, by phone at 1-877-763-2849, in person at the South Okanagan Events Centre Valley First Box Office or at Penticton & Wine Country Visitor Centre. “It is amazing the amount of energy and excitement having four NHL teams coming into our community brings to fans who might otherwise never be able to see an NHL caliber hockey game. The hockey is very skilled, fast, hard hitting and intense as these Young Stars battle to showcase themselves,” said Event Chair and City Councilor Andrew Jakubeit. “The Young Stars Classic will continue the hockey festival theme making it a ‘must attend’ event for any hockey fan while also providing significant economic impact and exposure for our community and facilities. It is growing into a signature event for the city and a great way to kick off the hockey season.” This year the festivities will include a Canucks Town Hall Breakfast as well as Minor Hockey Day, which will include a Party on the Plaza event with games, food, music and entertainment as well as skills and development camps for B.C. minor hockey players. Young Stars Classic Schedule Game 1 / Calgary vs Winnipeg / Sept.12 / 4:00pm Game 2 / Vancouver vs Edmonton / Sept 12 / 7:30pm Game 3 / Calgary vs Edmonton / Sept.13 / 7:30pm Game 4 / Vancouver vs Winnipeg / Sept.14 / 2:00pm Game 5 / Vee's Exhibition / Sept.14 / 5:30pm Game 6 / Edmonton vs Winnipeg / Sept.15 / 11:30am Game 7 / Vancouver vs Calgary / Sept.15 / 5:30pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklas Bo Hunter Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 can Jensen be there this year? I forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 YUp, announced here in Penticton today. Buying my tickets. how stoked am I right now? I've got tickets ready for Dropkick Murphys Sept 28th in Penticton AND will be attending the Canucks games as well. Solid month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Was lots of fun last year, I'd consider going again. EDIT: just looking at the prices and schedule, but less games and cheaper than last year. No idea what the VIP credential gives me other than something to wear around my neck, but good be a good long weekend trip to Penticton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Definitely going again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justdean10 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm going again, last year was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Alright. I will extend the beer and BBQ invites now to anyone making it to Penticton for the Tourny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharnhayre Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Might head up with a few buddies if they are down. Would be cool to check out the youth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 These are the times I am glad we moved to the Okanagan last year. Loved Cranbrook for the Kootenay Ice games but my kids will love to go to this........Missed it last year but will be going for sure this time around. What is all the extra stuff about other than the games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovi one kenobi Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Didn't they host it here last year. I know it's fun but don't you think another city should host it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Didn't they host it here last year. I know it's fun but don't you think another city should host it. They've hosted it for all 4 years (including this year). They have an excellent facility in the SOEC arena and it's a great area for both weather and surroundings considering it's right beside the Okanagan Hockey School as well. They aren't likely to move it around each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Alright. I will extend the beer and BBQ invites now to anyone making it to Penticton for the Tourny might take you up on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 No kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 I might be wrong but wasn't SJ in the tournament last year? I remember Shinkaruk injuring Mirco Mueller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yes, they were. I remember specifically watching Hertl and not being that impressed. They may have another tourney closer to home they're attending instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Just to bump this, tickets actually go on sale July 11, and I was able to check in to the 'VIP credential and lanyard' offered in the $85 package. It's basically just swag, so if you like that sort of thing (along with the t-shirt) then it might be worth the extra $25. It's a big bump up to the actual VIP package (free parking, VIP seating, bar access, etc.) from there, but I hope to get some good tickets when they go on sale. Warhippy, we're coming for a patio party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaGuy Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I can't seem to recall, was this televised in years past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyllenhaal Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 I can't seem to recall, was this televised in years past? I don't think it was televised but the games are streamed and uploaded on the Canucks youtube account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Very excited for the tournament again this year. I really hope it becomes an anual thing, fantastic way for both the prospects to get some ice time and fans to see the future of the Canucks in an actual game atmosphere. Hopefully this year they bother to bring blue helmets as well, always really bothered me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustABandwagoner Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Dane Fox is gonna kill this tourney lol. i hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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